Pre-Thanksgiving Grub

Lunch today was the buffet at Passage To India. The website says the buffet is $7.95, but it's really $10.99. There were only two veggie options without dairy -- Curried Chickpeas and Cabbage with Peas.

Dinner was Celebration Field Roast with Mashed Potatoes and Road's End Organic Gravy.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's vegan Thanksgiving feasts!

Not The Best Food Day

Today at 10:56am I ordered online from Fosters Grille for 11:15 pickup...At 11:15am, I walked into the restaurant and told the cashier I had ordered online. She then walks over to printer, pulls off a sheet of paper and hands it to the cook. I was miffed. (Not too miffed, they were handling my food). Ordinarily, I'm more meek, but I now had time to kill. What's the point of online ordering if I still have to wait? The cashier insisted the order had "just" printed out when I walked in because it said "11:15". It also had a prominent "10:56" timestamp. How could I be walking into the restaurant AND placing the online order at the same time? but details... details....Anyways, a frozen Gardenburger was flung into the deep fryer alongside the Fries and within minutes I was out of her *ss and on my merry way. God forbid she should just admit to not checking the printer till I arrived. As it was, the burger was tough and the fries were salty...
Dinner was Quick Vegetable Ragout, aka Bland Boring Mixed Veggies. Not enough salt and pepper in the world to save this dish. (Sure could've used some of that salt from my fries at lunch). Oh well, tomorrow is another food day...

More Sweet Eats

You know it's good Seitan if you're willing to brave entering Whole Foods three days before Thanksgiving to get to it.Is it is worth wading through the throngs of entitled and oblivious shoppers? It is. Dinner was a one of Alicia's Cutlets w/Heinz 57 and a side of Roasted Butternut Squash. A delicious day.

Pistachios and Bologna

I've been craving Pistachios lately.That was all I wanted for lunch today, so that's what I had.

Dinner was Yves Bologna Sandwich on Whole Wheat with yellow Mustard and Veganaisse.

I just ate what I craved today, however dull.

What I Shoveled In Today

Below is my grocery store salad bar Salad topped with TJ's Chicken-Less Chicken, Fresh Gourmet Croutons and Goddess Dressing. A very enjoyable lunch.

Dinner was Boca Burgers topped with TJ's Veggie Chili and a Baked Spud topped with Sour Supreme and Bac'Uns.

More tomorrow.

Fun Food Friday

Lunch today was a Veggie Burger with Fries and Guac from the Parkway Deli Dinner was a party for one --TJ's Chipotle Hummus on Crackers with some Kalamata Olives.

Lots of enjoyable tastes and textures today...

Sweet Eats

Lunch was Stir Fried Seitan and Bok Choy from Whole Food's Global Cuisine Hot Bar.

Dinner was one of Alicia's Cutlets w/Heinz 57 and a Sweet Potato.

Another delicious day!

Two Outstanding Recipes

Lunch was leftover Fagioli Allucelletto from Vegan Epicurean. It tasted even better today. Very gourmet!

Dinner was Skinny Bitch Beef Stew.

I used two packages of TJ's Beef-less Strips, more than the recipe called for, but that turned out perfectly.This is a great recipe. Highly recommend!

Seitan and Soy

Whole Foods has consistently had Thai Seitan on their Global Cuisine Hot Bar lately. WF's Seitan is still unusually sweet, but the texture is wonderfully chewy. Here is today's lunch...

Dinner tonight was the other faux meat: Boca Burgers. Topped with TJ's Veggie Chili and Roasted Cauliflower on the side.

A very delicious food day.

Chipotle and Lasagna

My Burrito Bol from Chipotle. The Guac was somewhat brown today, but still good.

Leftover Spinach Lasagna for dinner...

More interesting grub tomorrow...I hope....

Sunday Eats

Lunch today was one of was Alicia's Cutlets w/Heinz 57 and a side of Artichokes, Peppers, Mushrooms and Olives from Wegman's Mediterranean Olive Bar.

Before that, I scored some good deals at Big Lots.

Dinner was an Avocado, Sprouts, Red Onion and Tomato Sandwich on Whole Wheat.

A very cheap bottle of red wine was also consumed. Back to work tomorrow...

Another Mediterranean Day

I may need to change the name of the blog. Here is my Hummus appetizer for lunch today at from The Mediterranean Cafe. I got the usual, Salata Horiatiki -- Fresh Tomato, Cucumber, Mixed Olives, Red Onion with Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette, Fresh Romaine and Pine Nuts.
Mr. SV had his Veggie Pasta. Everything was fantastic as usual. Dinner was Fagioli Allucelletto from Vegan Epicurean.

Another delicious and simple recipe.

Comfort Food Friday

Many years ago, I was addicted to Entenmann's Raspberry Danish (washed down with a pot of coffee). Last year I found some Rugelach in the store that tasted just as good and were also vegan.

I hadn't seen them since then and I'd given up hope of ever seeing them again. I've even tried contacting the company via the website , but to no avail.

October 3rd, 2009. I am food shopping as usual. I see a small table. Sitting on it were five boxes of Raspberry Creme Rugelah. (Don't know why the sign said 'Cinnamon')

Who set up this little table and sign for a company and product that is unreachable?I debated buying all five boxes, but settled on just three. I'm currently down to my last box, but, since we've been experiencing such nasty weather lately, I felt like treating myself to three of the tiny delectable pastries for breakfast. Lunch was balls. Eleven Meatless Meatballs in Penang Sauce from Wegman's Asian Wokery Hot Bar. Dinner was Alicia's Cutlets w/Heinz 57 and Sweet Potato Fries.
A great food day.

A Mediterranean Theme Day

I got an Avocado and Tomato wrap from Cafesano today.Avocado mix wrapped with Roma Tomatoes, Romaine, Scallions and Kalamata Olives.
Mr. SV made Spaghetti for dinner w/TJ's Meatless Meatballs.

Sandwiches Are Good

Lunch was a grilled Teese Sandwich with Tomatoes and Onions...

...and a side of Ore-Ida Onion Rings...

Dinner was a Hummus, Red Onion and Sprout Sandwich...
Sandwiches are good.

An Attractive Food Day

To all the innocent people that came to my blog yesterday and left screaming, "OH MY EYES!", I apologize. I've deleted yesterday's post, thanks for giving me a second chance. Here is my lovely salad from Whole Foods today:While there, I picked up a vegan Pumpkin Pie for $6.99!

Dinner was Sloppy-Joes:

...with Oven Fries...

I've made a vow never to post an unfocused picture again.

A Good Lunch, A Great Dinner

Lunch at Mimosa today started with Spring Rolls...

My Kung Pao Tofu was good...but not as good as it used to be.. Mr. SV wanted to show his Szechuan Stir-Fried Vegetables.Dinner was Alicia's Cutlets with Roasted Carnival Squash.

I thought these were super delicious. I loved the texture (even though mine didn't come out crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside). Thanks, Alicia! Great recipe!

Nothing New To See Here...

My sprouts are growing into major plants. I had another handful today in my Hummus and Tomato Sandwich.

Dinner was a piece of Seitan shaped like Mongolia w/A1 and a Baked Potato w/Sour Supreme.

Something different tomorrow? Let's hope so...

Italian Theme Day

Lunch today was the "Penne Mediterranean" -- Mushrooms, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Pine Nuts and Olive Oil at Brio. A mini-loaf of crusty bread was also consumed.Dinner was Boca Chick'n Patties Parmesan Style, aka w/Prego Sauce, FYH Cheese and a little Oregano.

More Repeats

Lunch today was Seitan topped with A1 Sauce, Ore-Ida Onion Rings on the side... Dinner was the rest of the Lasagna Roll-Ups...

Who says vegan food isn't hearty?!

Lasagna Roll-Ups

This past weekend, I made Lasagna Roll-Ups.

I used Susan's recipe for the filling.

Tonight I heated them up for dinner.I was way too generous when filling the noodles so I had a bunch leftover and made a non-rolled-up lasagna:
It will make an appearance later in the week.

Repeats

I made this dinner last year (before I found out that you're supposed to focus the camera). We had it again tonight and it was even better. Millet, Butternut Squash and Black Beans. Very tasty!

Sprouting

The Sprout People say their seeds can last centuries "if stored properly." I've had this bag of Lentil, Adzuki and Garbanzo seeds that has been sitting on our kitchen counter for over eight years (don't ask) when recently Alicia motivated me to get back into sprouting.I soaked a half a cup of the seeds for about eight hours, drained and spread them out in clean open spaghetti sauce jars. I made sure to rinse the beans a couple times a day and within forty eight hours, we had little tails... Two weeks later and I now have lots of crunchy Sprouts!I don't use cheese cloth or a cap on the jars -- just fill them with water, drain and put the Sprouts back in their jars.This method helps me pick out the non-performers, of which there were hardly any! Today I enjoyed a handful of Sprouts with WF's Zesty Hummus and Tomato on Whole Wheat Bread.

Day Thirty One

In my on-going quest to understand the appeal of Eggplant, I had Baba Ganoush for lunch today at The Mediterranean Cafe. I knew if any place could do well by Eggplant, it would be this place.

It was good. I ate all of it, of course. Still don't get it though...

Mr. SV's Veggie Pasta was phenomenal as always.
I would've loved to go out of Vegan Mofo with a bang, but as is my style, I'm going out with a whimper instead. Happy Halloween! We return to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow...

Day Thirty

Today's lunch was at Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge. The 'Mediterranean Veggie Pita' - Spinach, Roasted Roma Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Roasted Red Pepper, Hummus and Kalamata Olives with seasonal fruit $8.95. It was more delicious than it appears and a Kalamata Olive got in my seasonal fruit cup. I think olives are a fruit?Dinner was Chickpea Cutlets with Sweet Potato Fries and a Curry Sauce (Curry Powder mixed with Veganaisse to taste).

Day Twenty Nine

Lunch today was the Veggie Burrito Bol from Chipotle. Dinner was Mr. SV's Thursday Night Pasta -- This time with TJ's Capellini, Coppola's Porcini Marsala Sauce, Boca Crumbles and TJ's Meatless Meatballs.Mundane but delicious and cruelty free!

Day Twenty Eight

For lunch today, I tried to recreate the Veggie Sandwich that I've been enjoying from ZPizza.

I put the veggies on a Ciabatta Roll from TJ's. ZPizza's sandwich wins this round.In celebration of our oven being fixed, dinner was Boca Burgers and Oven Fries.

Day Twenty Seven

Today's lunch from Whole Food's Global Cuisine Bar was Spicy Basil Tofu with steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower.

Dinner was more of the Chili I made this weekend.

Four more days to go!

Day Twenty Six

Lunch today was the Veggie Sandwich from ZPizza and a cup of Garden Vegetable Soup from Panera. On Saturday, I made Veggie Chili (our oven is still broken, so it will be stove top meals for a while). I had mine in the bread bowl that came with my soup from Panera:

This was my first time eating out of a bread bowl. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't as fun as I thought it would be, it was actually kinda difficult.

Day Twenty Five

Lunch today was my 'at home' salad: Romaine, TJ's Chickenless Chicken, Fresh Gourmet Organic Seasoned Croutons and Goddess Dressing.Dinner was Seitan and Mashed Potatoes with Road's End Organic Shitake Mushroom Gravy.

'Nuff said.